Powerful Typhoon Batters Central Philippines
A powerful typhoon has made landfall in the eastern province of Leyte. Winds reached up to 200 km/h at dawn, according to reports. The coastal town of Tacloban is among the areas affected by the storm. The event is described as a powerful typhoon hitting land. Improved computer modeling and warning systems are being utilized to mitigate loss of life compared to previous years.
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Sources · 7 independent
BBC Radio 4
“powerful typhoon ever to hit land. From dawn, winds up to 200...”
BBC WS backup
“islands. In the eastern province of Leyte, the coastal town of Tacloban,”
MCOT FM 100.5 News
“强大的台风袭击了莱特省。”
MCOT FM 100.5 News
“强台风袭击了莱特省。”
ABC NewsRadio AU
“From dawn, winds up to 200 miles an hour started to batter the Philippines' central islands. In the eastern province of Leyte, the coastal town of Tacloban was swamped by storm surge.”
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